USA Staffing

Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist/Physical Scientist
Agency: Forest Service
Announcement Number: 23-SPF-UCF-11868884-DH-CT Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, March 6, 2023 to Friday, March 10, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.

A. 0401 - General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

B. 1301 - General Physical Science

2. How did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select one and specify if required:

A. Other Recruiting Website

B. Career Fair

C. Newspaper

D. Advertisement

E. Professional Journal

F. Agency Website

G. Agency Employee

H. Other Federal Agency

I. College or University

J. Other

3. Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.

INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in Social Scientist/ Natural Resource Specialist/Physical Scientist, GS-0101/0401/1301-13. Your resume and responses will evaluated to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. PROVIDE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AS NECESSARY.

Basic requirement for 0101 series.

Basic requirement for 0401 series.

1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for an Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Specialist, GS-0401 series. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

A. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

B. I have a combination of education and experience that included courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not meet any of the above responses.

Basic requirement for 1301 series.

2. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for an Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist Specialist, GS-1301 series. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

A. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

B. I have a combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics, AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation.

C. I do not meet any of the above responses.

Specialized Qualifications

This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Social Scientist/Natural Resource Specialist, GS-0101/0401/1301-13. Mark only response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

3. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Specialist/Physical Scientist, GS-0101/0401/1301-13. Please select only one response.

A. I possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the majority of the following: planning and evaluating assignments related to natural resource management; providing technical advice and guidance on natural resource management activities to help ensure resources are sustainably managed in accordance with science, best practices, and applicable federal and state natural resource laws; developing and maintaining relationships with federal, state, or local agency personnel and other program delivery partners to strategically focus resources to address critical and emerging issues; overseeing study projects to develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, and resource capabilities to improve projects and/or maintain and restore program priorities as they relate to Urban and Community Forestry.

B. I do not meet the experience or education requirements specified above.

4. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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